{"id":43,"date":"2025-09-18T01:31:40","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T01:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ps1x.org\/?page_id=43"},"modified":"2026-03-10T00:00:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T00:00:28","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ps1x.org\/?page_id=43","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"43\" class=\"elementor elementor-43\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b936340 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b936340\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b4b0d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"7b4b0d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\">\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\" crossorigin>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Poppins:wght@600;700;800;900&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n\n<style>\n    \/* ==========================================================================\n       ELEMENTOR-PROOF ABOUT SECTION\n       All rules scoped with #ps1x-about-widget and protected with !important\n       ========================================================================== *\/\n    \n    #ps1x-about-widget {\n        display: block !important;\n        width: 100% !important;\n        background-color: #f8fafc !important; 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We aim to equip our students with the skills, knowledge, and mindset to become positive forces for change in their communities and beyond. We are committed to nurturing the growth of each child, empowering them to become compassionate, driven individuals prepared to succeed in a rapidly evolving world.\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"ps1x-card\">\n                <h3 class=\"ps1x-card-title\"><span class=\"ps1x-title-icon\">\ud83d\udc41\ufe0f<\/span> Our Vision<\/h3>\n                <p class=\"ps1x-text\">\n                    Our vision is that <strong>\u201cEducation is the Bridge to Generational Success\u201d<\/strong>. At P.S. 1X, we view education as the catalyst for transforming lives and breaking cycles of inequity. We believe that through high-quality, inclusive, and innovative educational experiences, our students will have the tools and opportunities to build brighter futures for themselves, their families, and their communities.\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- History & Community Full Width -->\n        <div class=\"ps1x-card\">\n            <h3 class=\"ps1x-card-title\"><span class=\"ps1x-title-icon\">\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f<\/span> Our History & Community<\/h3>\n            <p class=\"ps1x-text\">\n                Located in the heart of District 7, P.S. 1X The Courtlandt School (07X001) is a distinguished public school within the New York City Department of Education. Since 1962, we have been proudly serving students from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Our commitment to providing a safe, inclusive, and welcoming educational environment has made us a cornerstone of the community. Many students join us as young as 2.5 years old and progress until graduation at age 11, prepared for a diverse array of middle schools.\n            <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Educational Philosophy Full Width with Grid Inside -->\n        <div class=\"ps1x-card\">\n            <h3 class=\"ps1x-card-title\"><span class=\"ps1x-title-icon\">\ud83d\udca1<\/span> Our Educational Philosophy<\/h3>\n            \n            <div class=\"ps1x-phil-grid\">\n                <div class=\"ps1x-phil-card\">\n                    <span class=\"ps1x-phil-title\">Relationship-Centered<\/span>\n                    <p class=\"ps1x-phil-text\">We believe that meaningful relationships between students, teachers, families, and the community are the cornerstone of effective teaching and learning.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"ps1x-phil-card\">\n                    <span class=\"ps1x-phil-title\">Hands-On Learning<\/span>\n                    <p class=\"ps1x-phil-text\">Learning occurs kinesthetically. 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